Jigong Mountain Scenic Area, A natural wonderland for summer retreats

Along National Highway 107 in Shanghe District, Xinyang City, Henan Province

Pleasant and peculiar scenery

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Introduction

Jigong Mountain in the south of Xinyang City, Henan Province, is a famous tourist attraction in Central China and a national key scenic spot, a national nature reserve, and a 5A scenic spot. Unlike other famous mountains, Jigong Mountain only began to receive attention in the early 20th century. Jigong Mountain is a branch of Dabie Mountain, and its main peak, Jigongtou (also known as Baoxiaofeng), resembles a rooster stretching its neck and singing, hence its name. It is known for its natural beauty and is known as "the clear boundary between Chu and Yu, the atmospheric pressure of Song and Heng". In history, it was listed as one of the four major summer resorts in China along with Mount Lu, Beidaihe, and Moganshan. It has several unique natural landscapes, including Buddha light, clouds, misty water, rainwater, Xia light, exotic flowers and plants, strange peaks and rocks, and waterfalls.

Address

Along National Highway 107 in Shanghe District, Xinyang City, Henan Province

Opening hours

All day (All year round, Monday to Sunday, from January 1st to December 31st)

Transportation

Jigong Mountain is 38 kilometers away from Xinyang City. The Jingguang Railway and Jinggang high-speed railway (Zhengwu high-speed railway) stop at Xinyang Station and the high-speed railway Xinyang East Station. Generally, visitors go to Jigong Mountain by taking a public bus from Xinyang, with buses departing every hour. If traveling by train, one can get off at Jigong Mountain Station and then transfer to a public bus to go up the mountain. However, Jigong Mountain Station is a small station and express trains usually do not stop there, so one should be careful when choosing a train. There are two hiking routes to the mountain, one is to take a bus along the winding road for 9 kilometers, and the other is to hike up the mountain for only 4 kilometers. The mountain is flat with service facilities such as hotels, restaurants, department stores, and post offices.

Phone 0376-6912058